Conversations with Cam

In this episode, I talk about my journey with food, from my childhood of thoroughly loving and enjoying it; to using it as fuel for my Division I college sport; to the shift that occurred post-college to an orthorexic mindset. I get into my nutrition-obsessive behavior that arose from digestive issues, the feelings of anxiety and isolation around food that permeated my early twenties, and how working with a therapist immensely helped me recover. I discuss how I backed away from perfectionism, the tug of war I still feel over my past orthorexic content, and how I feel and think about food now.   Key Takeaway / Points: My positive relationship with food as a child My college experience as an athlete and using food primarily as fuel My digestive issues that arose post college Shifting into an orthorexic mindset, from severe restriction to anxiety-laden thoughts around food How I became consumed with controlling my food intake, exercise, and overall health How my orthorexia affected my relationships The exposure therapy that helped me relinquish control on food On working with a therapist to back away from perfectionism The guilt I feel about my past orthorexic content The unfortunate connection between wellness influencers and unhealthy mindsets How motherhood helped shift my relationship with food How I feel and think about food now, and how I want my children to experience food   This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Order Athletic Greens and get a FREE 1 year supply Vitamin D AND 5 travel packs here   Shop Canopy here and save $25 with your humidifier filter subscription, and use code CAMERON to get 10% off your total purchase   Shop Modern Age here and use code CAMERON20 to get 20% off your first treatment    Follow me: Instagram: @cameronoaksrogers Website: freckledfoodie.com TikTok: @cameronoaksrogers Twitter: @freckledfoodie Youtube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled Foodie Pinterest: Freckled Foodie   Creative Lead: Amelie Yeager Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, I sit down with Anicia Anya, founder and CEO of Kid’s Table: New York City’s meal delivery service for kids. Anicia and I discuss her journey from working in corporate tech to nannying for high profile families, how she became a private chef, and why and how she built Kid’s Table. We talk about the importance of treating children as human beings first, children second, how asking for help and putting aside your ego is a beautiful thing, and what Anicia envisions for Kid’s Table’s future. Finally, we discuss Anicia’s recent revelation that celebrating yourself is essential, and how the little wins are just as significant as the big ones.     Key Takeaway / Points: Why Anicia created Kid’s Table On parenting and treating children as human beings first, children second How food is a pathway to exposing children to different cultures Anicia’s journey from working in corporate tech to nannying for high profile families How she became a private chef On the universe supporting you when you’re doing the thing you’re meant to be doing How Anicia built Kid’s Table from scratch On the beauty of asking for help and putting your ego aside Anicia’s vision for the future of Kid’s Table Anicia’s recent revelation on the necessity of celebrating yourself On how the little wins are just as significant as the big ones   Order Kid’s Table here and use code “freckledfoodie” for 20% off your first order Shop the Kid’s Table collection on Ipsa here Find the interactive children’s pizza book here This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Shop Seed at seed.com/CAMERON and use code CAMERON to receive 20% off your first month of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic   Shop Green Chef at greenchef.com/cameron60 and use code “cameron60” to get 60% off plus free shipping   Follow Anicia: Instagram: @aniciangozi Kids Table IG: @kidstableny Website: www.kidstableny.com   Follow me: Instagram: @cameronoaksrogers Website: freckledfoodie.com TikTok: @cameronoaksrogers Twitter: @freckledfoodie Youtube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled Foodie Pinterest: Freckled Foodie   Creative Lead: Amelie Yeager Produced by Dear Media.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this solo episode, I dive into how we have navigated sex as parents both during pregnancy and postpartum. I discuss why it’s completely normal not to feel ready for sex after the six week postpartum check-up, how my relationship with my post-baby body affected my sensuality, and why it’s so challenging shifting from mom mode to sexual mode. I also get into why communication between partners is crucial during post-baby sex, which tools have been useful for reclaiming my sexuality post-baby, and the importance of making sex a priority when it feels right. Finally, I share listener experiences about sex as parents, and how some of you are having the best sex of your lives as parents now.     Key Takeaway / Points: Our sex lives pre-baby, during the pregnancy trimesters, and post baby On not feeling ready postpartum to have sex, and why that’s completely normal On regaining the feeling and mentality of sexuality postpartum On the challenge of shifting from mom mode to sexual mode On navigating your changing relationship with your body post baby Why communication is crucial during post-baby sex The guilt associated with not being interested in sex The idea of scheduling sex Listeners polls on frequency of sex without kids and with kids Things that have helped me reclaim my sexuality post baby On making sex a priority when it feels right Reading listener experiences about sex as parents   Links:   Listen to the sexy Spotify playlist here Purchase my favorite vibrator here Read the ACOTAR series I mention (my favorite romance novel) here   Order Athletic Greens and get a FREE 1 year supply Vitamin D AND 5 travel packs here: www.athleticgreens.com/fff   Shop Canopy here and save $25 with your humidifier filter subscription, and use code CAMERON to get 10% off your total purchase   Follow me: Instagram: @cameronoaksrogers Website: freckledfoodie.com TikTok: @cameronoaksrogers Twitter: @freckledfoodie Youtube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled Foodie Pinterest: Freckled Foodie   Creative Lead: Amelie Yeager Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, I sit down with Kelsey Kreppel to discuss her path from preschool teacher to creator, what she took away from her experiences as a nanny and a teacher, and the value of not changing who you are around children. We get into Kelsey’s journey with imposter syndrome in her work and why she prefers that over complacency, the joy she felt as a teacher engaging in childlike wonder, and how she has structured her podcast around the inner child experience. Finally, we dive into how Kelsey creates a healthy boundary between her content and her relationships and how she has learned to quiet brain chatter and listen to her intuition.     Key Takeaway / Points: Kelsey’s path from preschool teacher to influencer and podcast host On not changing who you are around children On observing parenting as a nanny and teacher How communication is essential for both nannying and teaching Kelsey’s journey with imposter syndrome On wanting to push herself in her work and avoid complacency The joy she felt as a teacher engaging in childlike wonder How she has structured her podcast, Circle Time, around the inner child experience On keeping content and relationships separate On learning to quiet brain chatter and listen to her intuition   This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.   Shop Seed at seed.com/CAMERON and use code CAMERON to receive 20% off your first month of Seed DS-01TM Daily Synbiotic   Follow Kelsey: Instagram: @kelseykreppel Podcast: Circle Time with Kelsey Kreppel Youtube: KelseyKreppel2 Tiktok: @kelsey_kreppel     Follow me: Instagram: @cameronoaksrogers Website: freckledfoodie.com TikTok: @cameronoaksrogers Twitter: @freckledfoodie Youtube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled Foodie Pinterest: Freckled Foodie   Creative Lead: Amelie Yeager Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this solo episode, I make a very exciting announcement...that we’re moving to New Jersey! I discuss the details of our housing search, on always knowing we’d make it back to New Jersey, and what we’re looking forward to most with life in the suburbs. I also get into the housing inspection journey and how it can be overwhelming for first-time homeowners, our future plans for organization and decorating, and an especially helpful exercise my therapist recommended for whenever I’m feeling overwhelmed.   Key Takeaway / Points: We’re moving to New Jersey! On always knowing we’d make it back to Jersey The joys of having a child in New York City What we’re looking forward to most in the suburbs Why I know we’ve found the right house for us What our housing non-negotiables were Our housing search journey and how we ended up with the right house On feeling overwhelmed and uneducated about housing knowledge On keeping this process private until now Future plans for home organization and decorating A new exercise my therapist gave me that is tremendously helpful with feeling overwhelmed   This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.     Follow me: Instagram: @cameronoaksrogers Website: freckledfoodie.com TikTok: @cameronoaksrogers Twitter: @freckledfoodie Youtube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled Foodie Pinterest: Freckled Foodie   Creative Lead: Amelie Yeager Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, I sit down with stylist, closet therapist, and wardrobe specialist Allison Bornstein to talk about all things style and the emotional significance of what we wear. We discuss the identity shift that comes with motherhood and how style fits into that, Allison’s wild and experimental fashion sense as a child, and how both of our mothers have influenced our style journeys to this day. Allison takes us through her coined “three word method” and defines my three words, she explains why it’s okay to look and dress like you care, and we discuss how closet clean-outs and the kind of work she does is deeply therapeutic and personal.   Key Takeaway / Points: Why fashion and style are not frivolous  The identity shift that comes with motherhood and how style fits into that Allison’s wild and experimental style as a child The fear of other parents perceiving you and your children How our mothers’ relationships with fashion influenced us Allison’s trajectory in fashion school and how she grew her business Allison’s “three word method” and defining my three words Why it’s okay to dress and look like you care Why closet clean-outs are emotional processes How clothes are meant to fit us and we are not meant to “fit” our clothes On our authentic selves versus our social media personas   Listen to the Jessamyn Stanley episode here Listen to the Serena Kerrigan episode here   Order Athletic Greens and get a FREE 1 year supply Vitamind D AND 5 travel packs here: www.athleticgreens.com/fff     Follow Allison: Instagram: @allisonbornstein6 TikTok: @allisonbornstein6 Website: allisonbornstein.com   Follow me: Instagram: @cameronoaksrogers Website: freckledfoodie.com TikTok: @cameronoaksrogers Twitter: @freckledfoodie Youtube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled Foodie Pinterest: Freckled Foodie   Creative Lead: Amelie Yeager Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this solo episode, I discuss all things overstimulation, anger, and how to navigate the often-triggering holiday season in a mindful and healthy way. I unpack the confusing dichotomy of wanting to spend time with your family but not always being your best self when you’re with them, my recent overstimulated Thanksgiving and how I handled it, and where I believe my overstimulation comes from. I also discuss mourning the “childhood” holiday experience and adjusting to being an adult during the holidays, which tools have helped me the most with overstimulation, and how important it is to communicate your needs with your loved ones.     Key Takeaway / Points: On wanting to spend time with your family while not always being the best version of yourself when you’re with them My Thanksgiving experience with overstimulation and how I handled it Where my overstimulation comes from On reverting back to teenage selves while in our childhood homes On mourning the childhood holiday experience Tools that help me the most with overstimulation On the importance of communicating your needs to your loved ones   Links: Listen to the previous episode, Overstimulation and Anxiety Induced Anger, here Find my noise-canceling headphones here Listen to the Brown Noise link here Order the weighted stuffed animal I ordered here Purchase my coloring book and pencils here     Order Athletic Greens and get a FREE 1 year supply Vitamind D AND 5 travel packs here: www.athleticgreens.com/fff   Follow me: Instagram: @cameronoaksrogers Website: freckledfoodie.com TikTok: @cameronoaksrogers Twitter: @freckledfoodie Youtube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled Foodie Pinterest: Freckled Foodie   Creative Lead: Amelie Yeager Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ella Halikas, a Sports Illustrated model and body positivity advocate, shares her inspiring journey from capturing beach photos to gracing magazine covers. She emphasizes the importance of confidence as a mindset and discusses her desire for the term "curve model" to eventually vanish. Ella recounts her encounters with rejection, including a recent club incident, and highlights the empowerment behind her series "Thick Girls Can Rock This Fit Too." Expect uplifting insights on resilience, self-worth, and turning failures into fuel for dreams.

In this solo episode, I share all of the raw and overwhelming feelings I’m experiencing right now while grieving my son’s baby stage at eighteen months. I explore the heartache and anxiety around the passage of time, the confusion of feeling nostalgic for the present, and explain why the newborn phase wasn’t exactly my thing. I also give my mother an impromptu call and get her perspective on embracing the simultaneous sadness and joy of time passing with children. Finally, I discuss still feeling like a child myself, and I remind myself and anyone who needs to hear it that every child’s stage is incredible and brings new things.   Key Takeaway / Points: Why I love Liam’s toddler phase right now at eighteen months On wanting to freeze time with your child as they are Why the newborn phase wasn’t my thing The heartbreak and anxiety around the passage of time On the fear of not remembering important moments in your child’s life On feeling nostalgic for the present On not feeling ready to go through another pregnancy right now On being overwhelmed with the amount of family footage and having so much personal content to keep track of in today’s world On my simultaneous excitement for Liam’s future Calling my mother and getting her perspective on embracing the sadness and joy of time passing with children On still feeling like a child myself     Follow me: Instagram: @cameronoaksrogers Website: freckledfoodie.com TikTok: @cameronoaksrogers Twitter: @freckledfoodie Youtube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled Foodie Pinterest: Freckled Foodie   Creative Lead: Amelie Yeager Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, I sit down with content creator Lucie Fink to talk about Lucie’s creative trajectory, how motherhood transformed her into “Lucie 2.0,” and much more. Lucie gets into how she handles dealing with online trolls, what happened when she Zoomed with one of them, and how she has navigated the confusion of unintentional postpartum weight loss.    Key Takeaway / Points: What lights Lucie up in her work Lucie’s creative trajectory How motherhood transformed her into “Lucie 2.0” How Lucie continues to evolve her approach with publicly sharing her son Unpacking the resistance to being labeled a “mommy blogger” On handling online trolls Lucie’s experience Zooming with one of her trolls On the confusion of navigating unintentional postpartum weight loss Lucie’s favorite part about being a mother Where Lucie sees herself in five years Listen to Jenny Best podcast episode here Watch Lucie’s TED Talk here Follow Lucie: Instagram: @luciebfink TikTok: @luciebfink YouTube: Lucie Fink Website: luciefink.com   Follow me: Instagram: @cameronoaksrogers Website: freckledfoodie.com TikTok: @cameronoaksrogers Twitter: @freckledfoodie Youtube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled Foodie Pinterest: Freckled Foodie   Creative Lead: Amelie Yeager Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.